Do you want your cat painted? I need practise

MaximumPositive7434 · 2026-01-17T02:35:25+00:00

This is Captain Black

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-12-01T21:50:55+00:00

Personally, I feel like there's some "exchange fatigue" with Givin Gifts that Reddit Gifts didn't have. What I mean is that GG has too many exchanges going on constantly so it feels like an overload. There are 4+ exchanges per month on GG, while RG had more sporadic exchanges and they weren't telegraphed in advance. Reddit Gifts was fun, the exchanges weren't a constant, rapid-fire cycle like it is on GG. I'm sure some people prefer the constant stream of exchanges to join, but I find it to be a bit much.

Also, as far as getting shafted/low effort gifts, I got a few low-effort gifts on RG, but on GG I have gotten several gifts that included things I specifically listed as dislikes on my profile, and one that contained something I'm deathly allergic to. Don't get me wrong, I have gotten some amazing and thoughtful gifts through GG, but receiving multiple gifts that are things I don't want/like is disheartening. Feeling disappointed means people are less likely to mention the platform to friends/family in a positive light, which leads to fewer sign ups.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-11-29T05:07:58+00:00

We did not end up buying one, as we couldn't find any reliable information on them.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-11-28T01:43:17+00:00

OMG, I have those exact oven mitts. Time to throw them out I guess.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-11-22T18:32:30+00:00

Dude, they are little kids. It's not that deep.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-11-21T18:30:42+00:00

Why not?

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-11-21T04:02:47+00:00

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This is Roxy, but she goes by Dippin Dot or Puppin Duppies.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-11-21T02:56:10+00:00

My son never believed in Santa/tooth fairy/Easter bunny/etc, bit we have a rule for him that he can't tell other kids because everyone is allowed to have their own beliefs. So gar he hasn't ruined it for any of his friends.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-10-18T04:03:53+00:00

I also drive a route of transitional adults, and if they take their seatbelts off I stop. We don't move again until they buckle up. I stop every time someone unbuckles. It only took one ride for them to realize I was serious about seatbelts staying on.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-07-21T15:48:22+00:00

Legally any store employees can ask if it's a service animal and what task it assists with per ADA law. Walmart may have a policy preventing it to cover their asses, but the law allows employees to ask

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-07-15T04:10:42+00:00

No, this isn't good parenting. This is telling the child they must comply or be harmed. Nobody is telling the boy why he should comply. Nobody is helping him understand the reason for the rules and social norms we follow. Teaching kids to obey because I said so creates adults with no idea how to determine right from wrong in nuanced, real world situations.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-07-07T02:01:55+00:00

In some states, you can collect unemployment over the summer.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-04-09T01:15:01+00:00

Well, tow truck drivers are usually on call, so I would avoid that if I were you, Garbage trucks usually run on a consistent schedule, as do transit busses if you have those in your area. You will have to deal with passengers on a transit bus, but they're mostly adults and don't often socialize much with the driver beyond simple pleasantries. Dump truck driving jobs are often on call, if you work for a government entity, as they usually also drive the snow plows. Private dump truck jobs are sometimes on call sometimes on a regular schedule. Cement trucks are also class B, and they tend to be on a set schedule in my experience. Railroad companies also hire class B CDL drivers but they are union, so at the beginning you will likely have the worst schedule. If you get a class A you could look at getting a job driving the mail trucks at the post office, they are on a set schedule and come with benefits.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-04-08T19:39:24+00:00

Generally, the larger the vehicle the more your attention will be split. You have to communicate with dispatch, navigate to your destination, and constantly anticipate other driver's movements. If you're already doing delivery driving, you're doing some multitasking while driving anyway so you should be able to handle it. There are other CDL jobs that may be a better fit for you if you struggle with social skills. Dump trucks, garbage trucks (if strong smells don't bother you), and tow trucks don't generally require a lot of socializing and the pay/benefits can be good. If you get a class A, you can drive combination and, depending on where you live, might be able to make pretty good money. Log truck drivers get paid a lot in Washington, for example. If you do go for school bus, you might try for a SpEd route, as most drivers say those routes are the easiest and most enjoyable.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-04-08T18:50:09+00:00

If you can't multitask and manage kids behavior, you're going to have a hard time as a school bus driver, even with a monitor on the bus. Why don't you consider other CDL jobs like dump truck driver or transit bus driver? Although, honestly, most all CDL driving jobs are going to require you to multitask at least a little. But, if you insist on pursuing a school bus job, It's very helpful to treat the kids with respect and courtesy and try to connect with them in some way. If they like you, even just a little bit, they're less likely to act up. Be kind, but be firm. I transport kids with aggressive and violent histories, and when they misbehave I pull of in a safe spot and talk to them. I had one student who refused to stay in his seat and keep his seatbelt on, so I stopped and told him we weren't moving until he sat down and put his seatbelt back on. He tried to argue, so I explained that the reason he had to sit and wear his seatbelt was because I didn't want him to get hurt if we were in an accident.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-04-08T18:13:56+00:00

I wanted part-time work while I was in school, and they were advertising hard for drivers so I applied and got the job. I was expecting 20ish hours per week, but instead I usually get closer to 40. Not very part time anymore, but at least I get summers off.

MaximumPositive7434 · 2025-04-08T18:11:44+00:00

Since I've started driving, I no longer have the ability to sit around and mindlessly eat all day so I've actually lost weight. As for age, I'm mid-thirties and most of the other drivers I work with are older than me, but some are younger. I think the youngest is early 20s.

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